28 September 2023
Elective Care Conference South 2023
5 October 2023 @ 9:00 am Join us at the upcoming Elective Care Conference South 2023, where we will delve deep into strategies used in mitigating elective backlogs,…
5 September 2023
15 October 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 16 October 2023 @ 12:00 pm BST Join us at The Pharmacy Show and learn more about how NHS Commissioning Support…
19 May 2023
7 June 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm BST Building capable communities to tackle premature avoidable death in people with a learning disability living with epilepsy There…
16 May 2023
NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML) at NHS ConfedExpo
14 June 2023 @ 8:00 am – 15 June 2023 @ 5:00 pm BST NHS ML will be exhibiting at the upcoming NHS ConfedExpo, the flagship health and…
17 April 2023
26 April 2023 @ 9:00 am – 27 April 2023 @ 4:30 pm BST Join us at the Digital Healthcare Show, part of Health Plus Care, the most…
27 March 2023
Dr Sam Gower to speak at NHS Continuing Healthcare Conference
4 May 2023 @ 10:50 am We are thrilled to announce that Dr Sam Gower, CHC/IPA Clinical Services Director at NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML), will be…
15 March 2023
Accountability and autonomy in our new NHS
19 April 2023 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm BST Will a more localised approach to transforming care be a game-changer for learning disability, autism and specialised mental…
22 August 2022
16 November 2022 @ 8:00 am – 17 November 2022 @ 5:00 pm GMT The main conference will be a hybrid event where delegates and speakers can come…
22 August 2022
3 October 2022 @ 8:00 am – 14 October 2022 @ 5:00 pm BST 2-week annual festival of virtual events Hosted by The Midlands Decision Support Network in…
26 July 2022
8 June 2023 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm BST This Healthcare Financial Management Association annual event brings colleagues from across the region together to reconnect, reflect and…
26 July 2022
12 May 2023 @ 8:00 am – 13 May 2023 @ 5:00 pm BST Join us at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress on 12-13 May 2023 for a face-to-face…
26 July 2022
16 October 2022 @ 8:00 am – 17 October 2022 @ 5:00 pm BST Come and see us at The Pharmacy Show. We’re sharing a stand with our…
3 May 2024
NewsEnhancing our expertise in Workforce Planning to meet growing needs
NHS Midlands and Lancashire (ML) are excited to announce that we’ve secured five places for members of our People Consultancy Team and Transformation Unit to enhance their expertise…
1 May 2024
NewsStudy reveals promising early outcomes of NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
Obesity is a pressing global health challenge, linked to various chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and certain cancers. In response to this growing concern,…
18 April 2024
NewsRegistration open for NHS-R Community annual conference
We are incredibly excited to announce that ticket registration for NHS-R/NHS.pycom Open-Source Conference (RPySOC) 2024 is open! The conference is taking place on Thursday 21 and Friday 22…
16 April 2024
NewsNHS ML secures place on Transforming Organisations, Partnerships and Systems Framework
NHS Midlands and Lancashire (ML) has been successful in its bid for an important national procurement framework. The Transforming Organisations, Partnerships and Systems Framework has been designed by East of England…
12 April 2024
NewsNew podcast: Lessons from the Clive Treacey Review
In this three-segment podcast sequence, part of our Inside ML series, we discuss the lessons learnt from the Clive Treacey Review about the struggles of the health and…
28 March 2024
NewsNHS Midlands and Lancashire Gender Pay Gap Report 2023
NHS Midlands and Lancashire has published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2023. Download the report here.
4 March 2024
NewsNew Podcast: Unravelling unconscious bias in healthcare
Join host Richard Caddy for another thought-provoking session in our latest podcast with our Inclusion Unit. Tune in to “Inside NHS Midlands and Lancashire” online, or download the…
27 February 2024
BlogAs referenced in the national NHS priorities and operational planning guidance for 2023/24, the significance of early cancer diagnosis is an NHS priority. One of the biggest actions the…
31 January 2024
NewsNew podcast: Revolutionising urgent care in Northern Ireland
Recorded live at the NHS ConfedExpo, join host Richard Caddy in an engaging dialogue with Kelly Bishop, Assistant Director of Urgent Care at NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS…
31 January 2024
NewsEmpowering healthcare workers in population health management
Our Health Economics Unit (HEU), in a successful collaboration with the Midlands Decision Support Network, has marked a significant milestone with the completion of its fourth cohort of…
30 January 2024
NewsData-driven personalised health videos and their role in supporting healthcare services
The Digital Innovation Unit (DIU), along with their commercial partner Citizen Communications, are hosting an event on the 31 January and 1 February to discuss an innovative solution to…
26 January 2024
NewsExplore the intricacies of unconscious bias: A webinar for local authorities
In the ever-evolving landscape of local governance, the pursuit of equitable decision-making remains a paramount objective. To advance this critical endeavour, we are pleased to announce the ‘Unconscious…
10 January 2024
NewsEnhance your business case skills with our accredited training
Are you looking to advance your expertise in business case development? The NHS England Business Case Training Team, now hosted by NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML), is…
9 January 2024
Blog NewsNew podcast: How to unlock urgent care intelligence
Dive into the latest episode of Inside NHS ML as we unravel the intriguing world of the Urgent Care Intelligence Centre (UCIC). In this captivating episode, host Steven…
29 December 2023
NewsAddressing the challenges impeding patient flow at the Patient Flow Conference 2024
We are excited to announce that we will be speaking at The Patient Flow Conference North 2024. In attendance from NHS Midlands and Lancashire will be, Justine Howe,…
15 December 2023
NewsNHS Midlands and Lancashire celebrates triple HSJ award nominations
We are thrilled to share that NHS Midlands and Lancashire’s Transformation Unit, has earned three esteemed nominations at the 2024 HSJ Partnership Awards. This achievement reflects a dynamic…
11 December 2023
NewsNew podcast: Inclusive decision-making in healthcare
Recorded live at the NHS ConfedExpo, join host Richard Caddy in an enlightening conversation with Jess Tyrrell and Rachel Newton, Inclusion Business Partners at the NHS ML’s Inclusion…
5 December 2023
BlogUpholding equality, diversity, and inclusion in times of financial cutbacks
Robert Beardall, Inclusion Unit Project Manager, NHS ML As a professional navigating the financial landscape of the NHS and large public sector organisations, I find myself facing a…
5 December 2023
NewsNew partnership to ensure a robust continuing healthcare assessment service
We are excited to announce a partnership between NHS Midlands and Lancashire’s Personalised Healthcare Commissioning Team and Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucester Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB).…
28 November 2023
Blog NewsNavigating new waters: The NHS’s response to financial strain and industrial action
Nicola Ainscough, Head of System Delivery, NHS ML The recent communication from NHS England, referencing the letter titled ‘Addressing the significant financial challenges created by industrial action in…
22 November 2023
NewsNew podcast: How automated innovations are helping to reduce hospital waiting times
Recorded live at the Digital Healthcare Show 2023, host Andy Downton engages in a captivating conversation with Priyantha Jayawardane, Deputy Director of the Digital Innovation Unit at NHS…
14 November 2023
NewsNHS Midlands and Lancashire exhibiting at NHS Providers Show
We are excited to share that we will be participating in the upcoming NHS Providers Show on 14-15 November. This event is a pivotal opportunity for healthcare professionals…
8 November 2023
NewsNew podcast: Our Head of Safeguarding on a complex mental capacity case
Welcome to our new podcast series, “Inside NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML)”, and our first episode about the intricate case of Rose – a patient who divided…
7 November 2023
NewsJoin us for an insightful session at Access All Areas 2023 with Dr Sam Gower
We are delighted to announce that Dr Sam Gower, Clinical Director for Personalised Healthcare Commissioning at NHS Midlands and Lancashire, will be a featured speaker at this year’s…
2 November 2023
NewsAt this year’s NHS-R/NHS.pycom Conference 2023, the NHS-R Community and its co-community NHS.pycom put together an exciting event to foster collaboration and innovation in healthcare analytics. Revisit the…
1 November 2023
News ReportRevisit the first national Health and Care Analytics (HACA) Conference 2023
Health and Care Analytics (HACA) 2023 was the first national annual conference bringing together analysts and promoting, celebrating and advancing health and care analytics across the UK public…
16 October 2023
NewsHope and Honesty: Reflections on NHS Employers Strategic Workforce Conference
Adam Burgess-Evans, Deputy Director of People, NHS ML Attendance at the NHS Employers Strategic Workforce Conference last week proved to be two days well spent. Reconnecting with former…
11 October 2023
NewsExploring the future of patient care at the Patient Flow Conference 2023
We’re pleased to announce that Kelly Bishop, Assistant Director of Nursing and Urgent Care at NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML), will chair the Patient Flow Conference South…
10 October 2023
Case studySupporting an integrated care board’s achievement of the race equality code quality mark
Our collaboration resulted in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) becoming the first Integrated Care Board in the country to earn the race equality code quality mark,…
6 October 2023
NewsMeet the Future of Healthcare Management: EMS+ by NHS ML
Why choose EMS+? Enter EMS+, the dynamic web-based escalation management system. Developed by NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML), EMS+ is the tool you need to ensure seamless…
29 September 2023
NewsJoin us at the Elective Care Conference South 2023
We are excited to share that NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML) will be both exhibiting and speaking at the Elective Care Conference South 2023. The conference, set…
28 September 2023
BlogUnlocking collaboration and efficiency: Introducing our organisational GitHub account and R package
What are these game-changing tools? GitHub: the hub of collaboration Scott Johnson, Business Intelligence Lead, NHS ML NHS Midlands and Lancashire’s (NHS ML) Business Intelligence team is no…
21 September 2023
Case studyStopping over medication of people with a learning disability, autism or both (STOMP)
We tackled overmedication in individuals with learning disabilities and autism by upskilling primary care pharmacists, facilitating structured medication reviews, and creating a supportive learning environment, leading to a…
19 September 2023
NewsTwo awards at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards
We are thrilled to announce that our Medicines Management and Optimisation team has won two awards for Improving Medicines Safety and Learning Disabilities Initiatives of the Year at…
5 September 2023
NewsJoin us at The Pharmacy Show 2023
Join us at The Pharmacy Show on 15-16 October 2023 to learn how NHS Commissioning Support Units (CSUs) help health systems and care providers including in primary and…
4 September 2023
NewsExcellence in Informatics Accreditation achieved
We are thrilled to announce that our Data, Digital and Technology directorate has achieved the prestigious “Excellence in Informatics” Level 2 accreditation from the North West Informatics Skills Development Network…
1 September 2023
NewsLDA project shortlisted for the 2023 HSJ Awards
NHS Midlands and Lancashire is delighted to announce that our work to develop a community of practice for stopping the over medication of people (STOMP) with learning disabilities,…
25 August 2023
BlogBlog: NHS Long Term Plan – is Generation Z going to be the answer?
Adam Burgess-Evans, Deputy Director of People, NHS ML As numerous 16 and 18 year olds in England receive their GCSE and A level outcomes, we have been contemplating…
10 July 2023
BlogRecognising the challenge and harnessing the potential of the long-term workforce plan
Last week saw the launch of the much-awaited Long-Term Workforce Plan for the NHS. It is evident that the plan has been met with a mixture of relief…
5 July 2023
NewsHealth and Care Analytics Conference
We are pleased to announce the first national Health and Care Analytics Conference organised by The Strategy Unit and sponsored by the Health Economics Unit along with all…
22 June 2023
NewsFinalists for three more nominations at HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2023
NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML) has received three further nominations at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards in addition to the reducing mortality project shortlisted for HSJ Patient…
19 June 2023
NewsProud to announce ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 accreditations
We are delighted to share that our customer finance team has been awarded the globally recognised ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 accreditations, demonstrating their commitment to exceptional quality…
19 June 2023
NewsReducing mortality project shortlisted for HSJ Patient Safety Award
NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML) is thrilled to share that our project to reduce mortality in people with learning disabilities and epilepsy has been shortlisted for Learning…
25 May 2023
NewsUK National GO Awards Shortlists NHS ML for Collaborative Procurement Initiative
We are delighted to share the news that our collaborative endeavour with the North Midlands and Black Country Procurement Group (NMBC) has earned us a finalist spot in…
19 May 2023
NewsBuilding capable communities for learning disability and epilepsy
Join us for our webinar on building capable communities to tackle premature avoidable death in people with a learning disability living with epilepsy In an effort to address the…
16 May 2023
NewsNHS Midlands and Lancashire to exhibit at NHS ConfedExpo 2023
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the upcoming NHS ConfedExpo, the flagship health and care conference organised by NHS Confederation and NHS England.…
24 April 2023
NewsWe are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as a finalist for the UK National GO Awards for our exceptional contract management services. This recognition is…
17 April 2023
NewsJoin Us at the Digital Healthcare Show 2023
Three Commissioning Support Units (CSU’s) showcase digital healthcare solutions We are so excited to be exhibiting at the Digital Healthcare Show at Excel London on the 26th &…
6 April 2023
NewsWe are excited to share that our Informatics Team has been awarded the prestigious ISDN ‘Excellence in Informatics Level 1 Certificate’. They were presented with the certificate at…
31 March 2023
NewsNHS Midlands and Lancashire Gender Pay Gap Report 2022
NHS ML has published its Gender Pay Gap Report 2022.Download the report here.
27 March 2023
NewsDr Sam Gower to speak at NHS Continuing Healthcare Conference
We are thrilled to announce that Dr Sam Gower, CHC/IPA Clinical Services Director at NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML), will be a speaker at the upcoming Convenzis…
23 March 2023
News WebinarsJoin the Conversation: Transforming healthcare
The NHS is undergoing a significant transformation in the way it provides care and support for people with learning disabilities, autism, and specialised mental health needs. Join our…
14 March 2023
Case study NewsA pledge to being green: NHS Midlands and Lancashire staff share personal and professional pledges…
Empowering NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML) staff to make personal and professional pledges for a sustainable future A staff campaign to mark the two-year anniversary of the…
8 March 2023
NewsJoin us at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress 2023 to enhance patient care and learn from…
Join us at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress on 12-13 May 2023 for a face-to-face event at ExCeL London. This year, the four Commissioning Support Units – Arden &…
2 March 2023
BlogMaking diamonds out of sausages
Data collection and storage is by no means an effortless automatic process; it can be expensive, complex and bureaucratic. In his blog, Andi Orlowski, Director of the Health…
27 February 2023
Blog NewsA win and a nomination for the National Apprenticeships Awards 2023
Ashley Burton, Senior Project Manager at NHS ML Earlier this week, Ashley Burton, Senior Project Manager at NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML), was announced the winner of…
18 January 2023
BlogBlog: An expert guide on how to look at healthcare data
Primary Care Networks (PCNs) hold some of the richest data in health and care which can tell us a great deal about our local populations and their needs.…
17 January 2023
Case studyPrioritising health and wellbeing to improve morale and performance
Our health and wellbeing strategy has proven to have improved the morale and performance of our staff. It was also recognised by HR Magazine with an award for Best Health and…
16 January 2023
Case studyBringing partners together to ensure data protection for lung health checks
We helped a programme targeting ex-smokers with lung health checks to complete information governance procedures and ensure personal data is protected. Background The Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC)…
13 January 2023
Case studyRaising awareness of health inequalities in the Midlands
We raised awareness of health inequalities among the 11 integrated care systems in the Midlands through promoting the government’s Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT) – used to identify…
4 January 2023
Long readReuse, not replace: how the IT Procurement team is slashing our carbon footprint
As part of NHS Midlands and Lancashire’s Green Plan and commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, we have dedicated workstreams cutting across all aspects of how we operate.…
3 January 2023
Case studyDiscovering the requirements for implementing a common electronic patient record
Through over 330 hours of focused work on engagement and gap analysis, we identified and consolidated the requirements for implementing a common Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system to…
20 December 2022
WebinarsTackling the cyber threat in Lancashire and South Cumbria
In the NHS, the cyber threat is ever present, and David Willis from our Digital Transformation team has been supporting the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) in the role…
19 December 2022
NewsPrestigious award win for staff health and wellbeing strategy
We have been recognised by HR Magazine with an award for Best Health and Wellbeing Strategy as part of their HR Excellence Awards. We were also finalists in: Best Recruitment and…
16 December 2022
Case studyEmpowering people living with pain to explore alternatives
We helped the Black Country Integrated Care Board deliver an engagement campaign to help people living with chronic pain explore alternatives to pain medication. Background Flippin’ Pain is…
15 December 2022
Case studyAn innovative, accessible website for Norfolk and Waveney ICS
Our team delivered an innovative, interactive and accessible website to inform and educate patients and the public about the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Systems in just a…
8 December 2022
Case studyImproving the quality of care at a nursing home in Lancashire
Our Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes team conducted structured medication reviews of patients at a nursing home, avoiding potential harm as a result of improper medication and saving…
6 December 2022
NewsWe’re proud to have played our part in truly impactful change programmes, which have been shortlisted for two HSJ Partnership Awards, it has been announced. Our partnership with…
2 December 2022
BlogOur Temporary Staffing Admin Bank is a great starting point for anyone looking for flexible, varied work within the NHS. We are proud to provide a supportive environment where recruits…
28 November 2022
Case studyUtilising independent sector capacity to reduce waiting lists
We procured independent sector hospital capacity to divert patients at the point of referrals from NHS trusts to prevent a build-up of patient waiting lists backlogs. Background Our…
24 November 2022
WebinarsWhat is the impact of the menopause on women working in the NHS?
The Strategy Unit is excited to be launching its new in-depth report into how the menopause is affecting both individuals and the workforce as a whole, at online festival INSIGHT…
18 November 2022
BlogBlog: Junior doctor Eilis gained valuable skills and experience during her time in the Personalised…
Our Temporary Staffing Admin Bank is a great starting point for anyone looking for flexible, varied work within the NHS. We are proud to provide a supportive environment where recruits…
9 November 2022
Case studyImproving communications reporting through an interactive, visual dashboard
Our interactive visual dashboard helped the NHS Leadership Academy report more easily and more clearly engagement with their website and social media. Background The NHS Leadership Academy provides…
8 November 2022
Case studyStreamlining the month-end close process at an NHS trust
We reduced the month-end process by four days at an NHS trust and introduced new process to streamline payments and bring the month-end timetable forward. Background Blackpool Teaching…
4 November 2022
BlogBlog: The sky’s the limit for Lauren after starting her NHS career in Personalised Healthcare…
Our Temporary Staffing Admin Bank is a great starting point for anyone looking for flexible, varied work within the NHS. We are proud to provide a supportive environment where recruits…
3 November 2022
NewsDigital Innovation Unit achieve international accreditation
We are very proud to announce that our Digital Innovation Unit (DIU) have successfully achieved International Standard Organisation (ISO) accreditation to the prestigious ISO 9001 and 27001 quality…
31 October 2022
Case studyIn-house team applies learning from SEO training to improve performance of new websites
We created a range of bespoke materials to deliver SEO training to the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Integrated Care System (ICS) Communications teams, which…
25 October 2022
Case studyDelivering elective care planning support to every ICS in the country
We helped NHS England roll out a programme of planning support for the increase and improvement of elective care activity at every integrated care system (ICS) in the…
21 October 2022
Case studyDeveloping an accessible, user-friendly new website for Lincolnshire ICB
Designing and developing a new website for the Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, we created an interactive platform for the public to get involved and find essential healthcare information.…
19 October 2022
NewsPeople Services team shortlisted for three awards
Our People Services team have been shortlisted for three awards. The HR Excellence Awards shine a light on best practice in HR and offer an unrivalled opportunity to celebrate our greatest asset:…
14 October 2022
Case studySafety Siren monitors quality at the system level
We developed an alert which scans a whole health system for areas of health quality concern that need to be looked at and may need improvement. Background When…
29 September 2022
Case studyMonitoring urgent care and COVID-19 data through OTiS Tactical
Our flexible OTiS Tactical tool is helping integrated care systems to monitor emerging pressures on urgent and emergency care and impacts on patient flow through acute hospitals. Background…
23 September 2022
Case studyDigital leadership for Lancashire and South Cumbria’s New Hospitals Programme
We have been supporting the Lancashire and South Cumbria’s New Hospitals Programme to design and deliver digital infrastructures to benefit new hospital services, enhancing usability, data driven insights…
21 September 2022
Case studyBringing back staff to continuing healthcare
A project to bring back a considerable number of staff to complete outstanding continuing healthcare assessments attracted skilled people from across health and care. Background The NHS Continuing…
8 August 2022
NewsNHS ML collaboration project shortlisted for HSJ award
The HSJ Awards 2022 finalists were announced today, and NHS Midlands and Lancashire’s (NHS ML) joint project with the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership (GM ICP) was shortlisted…
29 July 2022
BlogPeter Spilsbury, Director of the Strategy Unit In this blog, Peter Spilsbury, Director of the NHS NHS Midlands and Lancashire’s Strategy Unit, warns about the risks of expecting…
